We are a design build firm looking to add a skilled Horticultural Installer/Gardener to our organization.
We build beautiful gardens in backyards and rooftops throughout New York City. This is a serious growth opportunity- we have a
robust volume of work and will invest to develop talents in the right individuals. We work outside year round. Everyone on our crew
(including management) contributes to labor efforts such as plant and soil load outs, decorative stone load in and placement,
digging/ excavation and job site preparation, material and container moving and installation, shop and job site organization. We
install all of our gardens which includes plantings, soil, containers, irrigation installation and landscape lighting installation. We need
people who are problem solvers, strong communicators, have a positive mental attitude and simply love being part of building
beautiful gardens.
The Horticultural Installer/Gardener is well-versed in job site planting both terraces (container planting) and at-grade installation
contexts. The candidate has knowledge and solid understandings of plant species, horticulture planting techniques, bed preparation,
container planting, drainage, irrigation and low voltage and other facets of garden installation. Heavy equipment experience is a
plus.
The Horticultural Installer/Gardener will assist with material take offs and procurement, identifying daily logistics, on and off site critical path thinking, client soft skills. Planting plan/ drawing reading is a plus.
Skills:
Site Preparation
Planting
Plant container preparation
Irrigation system installation
Landscape lighting installation
Capable of driving and operating large vehicles in New York City
Capable of lifting 100 pounds.
Requirements:
DRIVERS LICENSE
Hardcore work ethic
Artistic flair
Organizational know-how
Style and finesse
Flawless punctuality
Sense of humor
Enjoy puzzles
Boundless enthusiasm
Prolific attention span
We are hiring immediately.
Would love to talk if this sounds like you -- Please send an email to careers(at)brooklandscape.com with information about yourself: resume, relevant experience and confirmation that you have a drivers license and have experience driving trucks in New York City. Applications including portfolio images of previous professional experience are encouraged.
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